According to the official statement of the Taiwanese authorities, various military aircraft and one unarmed lethal drone were detected in the airspace of Taiwan on Sunday. The news of the appearance of military aircraft from China over the territory of the island was framed in the context of the conducted 'joint combat patrols'. However, Chinese and Taiwanese representatives refrain from additional comments on this issue. At the same time, the Taiwanese authorities expressed confidence in protecting the sovereignty of their country and readiness to resist any forces violating it. Chinese authorities have yet to provide comments regarding this incident. It is evident that tension in relations between China and Taiwan remains, and similar incidents may become a frequent occurrence in the region.
